THE MOON'S FALL

Chapter Thirteen

Adriana's POV

I was having my meal peacefully when Mira whispered in my ear " Dad and Luis are waiting for us in the garden ". I rush my meal then follow Mira out of the dining hall. We walk through the halls leading outside.

As ugly as these creatures are they definitely know how to take care of a garden. The floral arrangement is beautiful.

" My little princess " I heard someone say behind me. I turned to see my dad and Luis standing with there with the same emotion that was on Jeremy's face. I hugged both of them. The hug brought a certain calmness.

" I've missed you guys so much " I say while breaking the hug. " how have you been? " My dad asks. knowing there's no way I could lie to him, I try to change the topic. " Everything has been going well. The tasks are not too challenging. How have you guys been?" I say pointing to the both of them.

" Honestly, it's not as bad as I thought it will be. I hate these creatures but at least we're all alive. Ground duty isn't as bad. It's basically outdoor housekeeping. " Dad answers.

Luis gives me a look I know very well. " nice try but the question dad asked was ' how are you ' not how the tasks are. You were in the infirmary for three days with a ban on visitors. Do you care to explain the reason why? and don't give us that crap about falling" he says obviously annoyed.

" I had an accident. I fell and hit my head " I say with no emotion on my face. I could see they were all studying my body language. " What you're saying now is that the king cleared out the infirmary and put a ban on visitors because you fell and hurt your head. Do we look stupid to you " He asks not buying my story.

There is no convincing them. That motherfucker didn't even help matters. Putting a ban on visitation already smells suspicious. How does he do something as crazy as that and still demand that I say silent. Even the dumbest person would not believe my lie. I have to cook up something more believable. The perfect idea just dropped in my mind.

" Alright, I am not lying about the fall. I was given a direct command not to speak of that day. I borrowed a book on Humans from the king's library and he found out. He struck me and I fell and hit my head " I lie still keeping my composure.

" Why would you steal from him? Are you mad " Luis asks. I release a relieved sigh. Thank God they took the bait.

" Which of the two questions am I supposed to answer first " I ask with a smug expression on my face. " The book caught my attention and was basically begging me to steal it. I just really wanted to know how much information these creatures have about us. Then to your second question, of course am mad. I'm mad that I had to put a pause on my life. I'm mad that you had to leave your wife before you guys even had the chance to go on a proper honeymoon. I f*****g livid at the fact my mother has been shipped off to some place I have no idea about. So yes I'm mad " I say surprised at how much anger I have bottled inside.

" we need to find a way out of here fast. Things here are beginning to look ugly" I say looking at my dad. No matter what plans I or anyone else makes, dad has to give the last command of affirmation.

The sound of bells was the next thing we heard. Dinner is over and so is our little meeting.

" We'll meet again very soon " Luis said before walking off with dad. I turn to look at Jeremy and notice that he is still staring at me. He walks up to me and gives me a hug then whispers in my ear " When next you want to lie make sure you keep your composure even after you think you have successfully sold the lie. I saw the breath of relief ". With that said he tapped my back and walked away with the rest.

Mira took my hand and pulled me back to the hall. She led me through the passage back into the house. We walked down the hall straight to the room we sleep in.

As we walk into the room we are hit with noise from our loud chatterbox room mates. These girls talk like a broken tap that can't be closed.

The conversation I had with my family was very emotionally draining. I feel very tired, all I want to do right now is sleep. 'Tomorrow is going to be a very long day' I think out loud. I am to resume duty tomorrow.

" Good night " I say to Mira then move to put off the bedside lamp. She whispers an ' I love you '.

" Wake up Adriana!! wake up!!! " I jump up from my bed by the loud shouts. The scene in before me scares the s**t out of me. Everything for as far as I can see is on fire. Mira runs out of the room and I follow behind her. We get to the garden and the flowers have all been consumed by the fire.

" Mira, What's happening? " I ask confused at the sight before me. She doesn't reply so I look around me. She was no where to be found. The fire was growing. I see a figure in the fire. He walks towards me and the closer he gets, the easier it is to identify. When the figure reached a few metres from where I stood, I could fully recognise the man in the fire. It was the king. The fire was burning around him but there was no single scratch on his body. As he moved closer to me, the fire grew violently. I try to run but my legs refuse to move from the spot. I start screaming and trying to move as the fire burns my dress. " There is no running from this " I hear a voice say.

My eyes shoot open. I see Mira standing over me with a worried look and that sends a wave of relief through me. It was just a dream" Oh my God, you're burning up " Mira shouts as her hand comes in contact with my forehead. she tries to get me off the bed. I can feel the heat radiating from my body. She held me up and led me to the bathroom. I stayed under the shower till my temperature returned to normal.